Part 9/13:
The Broader Geopolitical and Strategic Implications
There's speculation that the U.S. is testing the waters—both geographically and politically—by conducting strikes far from U.S. borders, primarily to shape domestic perceptions and normalize the use of kinetic force against drug trafficking in Latin America. The strategy could serve as a "soft launch" for future operations, potentially in Mexico, by gradually increasing the acceptability of targeted strikes within the region.